Houston Astros World Series 2022: ‘Mattress Mack’ wins $75M, largest payout on single legal sports bet, after Houston wins WS

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A prolific Houston gambler with a knack for attention-getting bets won nearly $75 million after the Houston Astros won the World Series, including what sportsbooks say would be the largest payout on a single legal sports bet in U.S. history. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale of Houston has wagered a total of … Read more

Braves sign rookie Spencer Strider to 6-year, $75M contract

The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract Monday. The move came one day before the Braves open their NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies (Tuesday, 1:07 p.m. ET on FOX) and less than two months after Atlanta signed another rookie, … Read more

Wesley Fofana: Chelsea complete signing of Leicester’s French defender in £75m deal | Transfer Centre News

Chelsea have completed the signing of Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana in a deal worth up to £75m. Chelsea will pay an initial £70m, with a further £5m possible in add-ons. Leicester and Chelsea agreed a fee for Fofana on Saturday, with the defender flying to the USA on Monday for his medical. Chelsea had made … Read more